[sterlingfire]

Yep, my inch or two of clearance turned into an inch or two of interference.

That seems excessive though, damn I'll really be in trouble. I'm already rubbing my frame with my front tires lol
I already have the rear worked out, but no pics as it's only in test phase and not permanent position yet... maybe next week

 

[JohnnyJ]

That's worst I've seen, like fullly flexed on both ends and all weight up front pushing hard. As long as the tires still can slide and don't grab you'll be fine.

 

[sterlingfire]

That's worst I've seen, like fullly flexed on both ends and all weight up front pushing hard. As long as the tires still can slide and don't grab you'll be fine.

Yeah I'm not worried about the tires on the frame. Really only want to make sure there's not a ton of contact on the coilovers. I think I'm there now. The rear is worked out already, but only on the driver side, still gotta redo the passenger side. Also have to add the Bracing and such. Thinking I'll get it going today still. My morning job was a bust, so I'm home already.

 

[sterlingfire]

Got the shocks fitted up and clear of everything through full bump from both articulated and vertical travel.

Full droop below

Full bump below

Currently working on bump stops. I have the driver side placed but not finished. Pics when both sides are ready for finish weld...

 

[sterlingfire]

Bump stops all set. Just need a few more braces and then burned in. They're close but not that bad. The only way they'll make contact with the shocks is if something breaks... which would be my luck

 

[Mihlfeldl2005]

Are the shock mounts so far inboard due to tire clearance/wheel back spacing?

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[sterlingfire]

Are the shock mounts so far inboard due to tire clearance/wheel back spacing?

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Yes. I was quite surprised by how much i needed to move them in. I figure swinging a 40x13.50r17 and hanging 16" of travel was most of the culprit. It shouldn't matter though, tuning will just have to compensate for it.

 

[sterlingfire]

Did some work on the ol pos yesterday and today.
Configured like this leaves very little room for cargo... but it will be a trailer queen anyway

 

[whiterhino]

Looking good. What's your wheelbase gonna be?

 

[sterlingfire]

Looking good. What's your wheelbase gonna be?

Thanks!
Low 130's. Originally it was going to be shorter, but i ended up using the same length links front and back so that added a couple inches to rear. It should help with ride at speed anyway.

 

[sterlingfire]

Taped out some more tube..
Which rear configuration would you guys go with? I'm going to tape one more idea for this. The rear will just angle in to the frame at the bottom instead of having bend.